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1. A method, comprising: detecting a paging collision scenario between a first subscription and a second subscription; determining that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and modifying a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for the first subscription during one paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for the second subscription during a subsequent paging period on the paging sub-channel.
A method for managing multiple SIM cards in a device involves detecting when paging signals (notifications of incoming calls or data) for two SIMs are likely to collide. This occurs when both SIMs share the same communication channel configuration and paging group. To resolve this, the device modifies how it reads paging information. Specifically, it reads the paging block index (identifying where the paging message is located) for the first SIM during one paging period on a paging sub-channel and then reads the paging block index for the second SIM during the next paging period on the same sub-channel, thus avoiding simultaneous access and ensuring both SIMs receive their paging information.
2. The method of claim 1 , the modifying comprising sharing received paging information from a first cell to a second, different cell if a determined common control channel configuration group and a paging group for the first subscription are respectively the same as a determined common control channel configuration group and a paging group for the second subscription.
The method for managing multiple SIM cards as described above further involves sharing received paging information between cells. If the first SIM's communication channel configuration and paging group are the same as the second SIM's, the device shares paging information received from a first cell with a second, different cell. This allows both SIMs to receive paging information even when operating in different cells but experiencing the described paging collision scenario.
3. A device, comprising: means for detecting a potential paging collision between a first subscription and a second subscription; means for determining that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and means for modifying a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for the first subscription during one paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for the second subscription during a subsequent paging period on the paging sub-channel.
A device manages multiple SIM cards by detecting potential paging collisions (notifications of incoming events) between two SIMs. It determines if the common control channel configuration and paging group are the same for both SIMs. If so, it modifies how it reads paging information to avoid collision. This modification involves reading the paging block index for the first SIM during one paging period on a paging sub-channel, and subsequently reading the paging block index for the second SIM during the next paging period on the same paging sub-channel.
4. A non-transitory computer-readable medium including computer-executable instructions, which when executed on a computer, perform the acts comprising: detecting a potential paging collision between a first subscription and a second subscription; determining that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and modifying a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for the first subscription during one paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for the second subscription during a subsequent paging period on the paging sub-channel.
A computer-readable medium stores instructions that, when executed, enable a device to manage multiple SIM cards. The process involves detecting potential paging collisions (notifications of incoming events) between two SIMs. It determines if the common control channel configuration and paging group are the same for both SIMs. If so, it modifies how it reads paging information to avoid collision. This modification involves reading the paging block index for the first SIM during one paging period on a paging sub-channel, and subsequently reading the paging block index for the second SIM during the next paging period on the same paging sub-channel.
5. A method, comprising: detecting a paging collision scenario between a first subscription and a second subscription; determining that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and modifying a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for a first subscription during a paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for a second subscription during a paging period of a subsequent paging sub-channel.
A method for managing multiple SIM cards in a device involves detecting potential paging collisions (notifications of incoming events) between two SIMs. The device checks if both SIMs share the same common control channel configuration and paging group. If they do, the device modifies its page reading operation. Instead of reading both SIMs' paging information simultaneously, it reads the paging block index for the first SIM during a paging period of one paging sub-channel and then reads the paging block index for the second SIM during a paging period of a *different* paging sub-channel. This ensures that the paging signals don't collide by separating them across different sub-channels.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the common control channel configuration group and the paging group for each of the first subscription and the second subscription are associated with a single cell.
The method of managing multiple SIM cards, as previously described where paging information is read on separate sub-channels, is further defined such that the common control channel configuration and paging group for both SIMs are associated with the *same* cell. This clarifies that the collision avoidance mechanism is relevant when both SIMs are operating within the same cell's coverage area, increasing the likelihood of them attempting to access the same paging resources simultaneously.
7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising determining if the first subscription and the second subscription are associated with a single network.
The method of managing multiple SIM cards, as previously described where paging information is read on separate sub-channels, further includes determining whether both the first and second SIM subscriptions are associated with the same network operator. This allows the device to make informed decisions about collision avoidance strategies based on network context.
8. The method of claim 5 , further comprising determining a common control channel configuration group and a paging group for the first subscription with parameters associated with the second cell.
The method of managing multiple SIM cards, as previously described where paging information is read on separate sub-channels, involves determining the common control channel configuration and paging group for the first SIM using parameters specifically associated with a *second* cell. This suggests that the device is considering cell-specific parameters even when monitoring paging for a SIM potentially registered with a different cell, adding complexity to collision detection.
9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the common control channel configuration group and the paging group for the second subscription with parameters are associated with the first cell.
The method of managing multiple SIM cards, as previously described where paging information is read on separate sub-channels, involves using parameters associated with the *first* cell to determine the common control channel configuration and paging group for the *second* SIM. This means the device is using cell-specific parameters when monitoring paging information from the first cell to avoid potential collision for the second SIM.
10. In a communications network comprising multiple communication devices wherein the communication devices can communicate with at least one other communication device, an article of manufacture comprising: one or more processors configured to detect a paging collision scenario between a first subscription and a second subscription; determine that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and modify a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for the first subscription during one paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for the second subscription during a subsequent paging period on the paging sub-channel.
In a communications network containing multiple communication devices, one or more processors are configured to manage multiple SIM cards by detecting when paging signals for two SIMs are likely to collide. This occurs when both SIMs share the same communication channel configuration and paging group. To resolve this, the processors modify how the device reads paging information. Specifically, they read the paging block index for the first SIM during one paging period on a paging sub-channel and then read the paging block index for the second SIM during the next paging period on the same sub-channel, thus avoiding simultaneous access and ensuring both SIMs receive their paging information.
11. In a communications network comprising multiple communication devices wherein the communication devices can communicate with at least one other communication device, an article of manufacture comprising: one or more processors configured to: detect a paging collision scenario between a first subscription and a second subscription; determining that at least one of the common control channel configuration group for a first subscription is the same as a common control channel configuration group for the second subscription and a paging group for the first subscription is the same as a paging group for the second subscription; and modify a page reading operation of at least one of the first subscription and the second subscription to avoid a paging collision between the first subscription and the second subscription in response to the determination, the modifying comprising: reading a paging block index for a first subscription during a paging period of a paging sub-channel; and reading a paging block index for a first subscription during a paging period of a paging sub-channel.
In a communications network containing multiple communication devices, one or more processors are configured to manage multiple SIM cards by detecting potential paging collisions (notifications of incoming events) between two SIMs. The device checks if both SIMs share the same common control channel configuration and paging group. If they do, the device modifies its page reading operation. The paging block index for a first subscription is read during a paging period of a paging sub-channel. Then the paging block index for a first subscription is read during a paging period of a paging sub-channel (typo in claim, repeating first subscription).
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November 4, 2014
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